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Congratulations! 
You Are Now Part of Our Family.

Welcome to the family. We’re proud of our quality products and we are committed
to providing dependable service. You’ll see it in this easy-to-use Owner’s Manual and
you’ll hear it in the friendly voices of our customer service department.

Best of all, you’ll experience these values each time you use your range. That’s
important, because your new range will be part of your family for many years. 
And we hope you will be part of ours for a long time to come.

We thank you for buying our product. We appreciate your purchase, and hope you
will continue to rely on us whenever you need quality appliances for your home.

Safety Information

Anti-Tip Device  . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety Precautions  . . . . . . . 3, 4
Oven  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Surface Cooking Units  . . . . . . 6
Radiant Surface Units . . . . . . . 7

Operating Instructions

Using the Surface Units  . . 8–10
Using the Oven  . . . . . . . . 11–16
Using the Clock and Timer  . . 14
Timed Baking & Roasting  . . . 15
Oven Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . 16
Self-Cleaning Oven  . . . . . 17, 18

Care and Cleaning

Control Panel & Knobs  . . . . . 19
Lift-Off Oven Door . . . . . . . . . 20
Broiler Pan & Grid . . . . . . . . . 21
Oven Light . . . . . . . . . . . . 21, 23
Coil Surface Units  . . . . . . . . . 22
Anti-Tip Device  . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Glass Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Troubleshooting Tips

Before You Call
For Service  . . . . . . . . . . . 25–28

Customer Service

Product Registration  . . . . . . . 29
Warranty  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Service Telephone 
Numbers  . . . . . . . . . Back Cover

Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain
your range properly. Just a little preventive care on your part can save
you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range.

READ THIS MANUAL

A Service Partnership.

FOR YOUR RECORDS

Write the model and serial numbers here:

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#

You can find them on a label behind the range door or behind the 
storage drawer.

Staple sales slip or cancelled check here. 

Proof of the original purchase date is needed to obtain service under 
the warranty.

IMPORTANT!

Fill out and return the Consumer Product Registration Card that is
packed with this product. If you cannot find it, please send in the
duplicate card printed in the back of this manual.

You’ll find many answers to common problems in the 

Before You Call

For Service

section. If you review our chart of

Troubleshooting Tips

first, you may not need to call for service at all.

If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone
call away. A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in
the back section of this manual. Or you can always call the GE Answer
Center® at 800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IF YOU NEED SERVICE

Safety Instructions

Operating Instructions

Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting T

ips

Customer Service

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Summary of Contents for JBP23

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual Part No 164D3333P132 2 Pub No 49 8897 2 12 99 CG JR JBP18 JBP23 JBP58 JBP61 JBP62 LEB316 LEB326 LEB327 LEB356 RB754 RB755 RB756 RB757 RB787 Models Ranges Electric ...

Page 2: ... 28 Customer Service Product Registration 29 Warranty 31 Service Telephone Numbers Back Cover Inside you will find many helpful hints on how to use and maintain your range properly Just a little preventive care on your part can save you a great deal of time and money over the life of your range READ THIS MANUAL A Service Partnership FOR YOUR RECORDS Write the model and serial numbers here You can ...

Page 3: ...uires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances The fiberglass insulation in self clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed including the following Use this a...

Page 4: ... food a safe distance from your range Always keep combustible wall coverings curtains or drapes a safe distance from your range Do not use water on grease fires Never pick up a flaming pan Turn the controls off Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the pan completely with a well fitting lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use a multi purpose dry chemical or foam type fire extinguisher Flam...

Page 5: ...oven can ignite Do not leave paper products cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use After broiling always take the broiler pan out of the range and clean it Leftover grease in the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time you use the pan Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms except as suggested in this manual Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of ele...

Page 6: ...f a burn or electric shock always be certain that the controls for all surface units are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before attempting to lift or remove a unit Clean the cooktop with caution If a wet sponge is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop be careful to avoid steam burns Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium high heat settings Foods for frying should be as dry as...

Page 7: ... surface as a cutting board Do not place or store items that can melt or catch fire on the glass cooktop even when it is not being used Be careful when placing spoons or other stirring utensils on glass cooktop surface when it is in use They may become hot and could cause burns Do not stand on the glass cooktop The weight may cause the top to break Avoid heating an empty pan Doing so may damage th...

Page 8: ...n the bottom Match the size of the saucepan to the size of the surface unit The pan should not extend over the edge of the surface unit more than 1 inch Not over 1 inch 1 Wok Cooking electric coil models only We recommend that you use only a flat bottomed wok They are available at your local retail store Do not use woks that have support rings Use of these types of woks with or without the ring in...

Page 9: ...its when the food is cooked Avoid placing anything on the surface unit until it has cooled completely Before you use the cooktop for the first time clean it with cleaning cream This helps protect the top and makes clean up easier Water stains mineral deposits are removable using the cleaning cream or full strength white vinegar Use of window cleaner may leave an iridescent film on the cooktop The ...

Page 10: ...porcelain enamel this cookware is recommended Caution is recommended for cast iron cookware that is not completely covered with smooth porcelain enamel as it may scratch the glass ceramic cooktop Glass ceramic usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Stoneware usable but not recommended Poor performance May scratch the surface Home Canning Tips Be sure the canner is cent...

Page 11: ...ions must be reset The time of day will flash in the display when there has been a power outage HOUR and MIN Pads These pads allow you to set times up to 11 hours and 59 minutes LATCH DOOR Light Glows when the oven is in the self clean cycle After the self clean cycle the light will flash Unlatch the door and turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF OVEN ON Light Glows anytime the oven is heating The...

Page 12: ...es pies Casseroles B or C Preheating and Pan Placement Preheat the oven if the recipe calls for it Preheating is necessary for good results when baking cakes cookies pastry and breads To preheat set the oven at the correct temperature The control will beep when the oven is preheated and the display will show your set temperature This will take approximately 10 15 minutes Baking results will be bet...

Page 13: ...of 6 to 8 oz each turn shell Spread open over Brush with melted butter before broiling and after half of broiling time Fish Fillets 1 4 to 1 2 thick C 5 5 Handle and turn very carefully Brush with lemon butter before and during cooking if desired Preheat broiler to increase browning Ham Slices 1 thick B 8 8 Increase time 5 to 10 precooked minutes per side for 11 2 thick or home cured ham Pork Chop...

Page 14: ... operations The maximum setting on the timer is 11 hours and 59 minutes End of Cycle Tones Clear the tones by pressing the pad of the function you are using or To Reset the Timer If the display is still showing the time remaining you may change it by pressing the HOUR and MIN pads until the time you want appears in the display If the remaining time is not in the display recall the remaining time b...

Page 15: ...ng time Turn the Oven Temperature knob to the desired temperature The display will show the cooking time remaining When the oven reaches the set temperature a tone sounds When the oven automatically turns off the AUTOMATIC OVEN light will flash and the ovenwillsignal TurntheOven Temperature knob to OFF to stop the flashes and signal Remove the food from the oven Remember even though the oven shuts...

Page 16: ... seconds until the display changes Before display changes back press the HOUR pads to increase or decrease the temperature in 5 degree increments The oven temperature can be increased up to 35 F hotter or can be decreased down to 35 F cooler If the oven adjustment is set cooler than the factory setting a minus sign and the offset temperature will appear in the display Wait several seconds for the ...

Page 17: ...e oven light is off IMPORTANT The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self cleaning cycle of any range Move birds to another well ventilated room Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom How to Set the Oven for Cleaning Latch the door Turn the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours and 20 minutes You can change the clean time to b...

Page 18: ...sm After a Clean Cycle You may notice some white ash in the oven Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools If white spots remain remove them with a soap filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle repeat the cycle You cannot set ...

Page 19: ...l Panel It s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water rinse with cleanwaterandpolishdrywithasoftcloth Do not use abrasive cleansers strong liquid cleansers plastic scouring pads or oven cleansers on the control panel they will damage the finish A 50 50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well Spring clip Clear groove in stem Molde...

Page 20: ...ts in the bottom of the door squarely over the hinges and slowly lower it over both hinges To clean the inside of the door Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self clean cycle you do not need to clean this by hand The area outside the gasket and the front frame can be cleaned with a soap filled steel wool or plastic pad hot water and detergent Rinse well with a vinegar and wat...

Page 21: ...er towels or a dishcloth Soaking the pan will remove burned on foods Both the broiler pan and grid may be cleaned with a commercial oven cleaner Both the broiler pan and grid can also be cleaned in a dishwasher Do not store a soiled broiler pan and grid anywhere in the range After broiling remove the broiler pan from the oven Oven Light Bulb on some models NOTE The glass cover should be removed on...

Page 22: ... adjust or in any way repair the plug in receptacle Drip Pans electric coil models only Remove the surface units Then lift out the drip pans For best results clean the drip pans by hand Place them in a covered container or aplasticbag with1 4cupammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad if necessary Rinse with cleanwaterandpolishwithaclean softcloth The drip pans may als...

Page 23: ...o the floor be sure that the screws do not penetrate electrical wiring or plumbing If this cannot be determined use shorter screws that will not penetrate through flooring The bracket is packed inside the oven Remove and follow the instructions below Decide whether the bracket will be installed on the right or left side of the range location If the bracket side of the range is adjacent to a cabine...

Page 24: ... new sharp razor scraper Do not use a dull or nicked blade If any soil remains repeat the steps listed above For additional protection after all soil has been removed polish the entire surface with the cleaning cream Buff with a dry paper towel To order more cream and or scrapers for cleaning your glass cooktop please call our toll free number National Parts Center 800 626 2002 Cleaner WX10X300 Sc...

Page 25: ...ware has been slid across the cooktop surface Areas of discoloration Improper cookware Marks from aluminum and copper pans as well as on the cooktop being used mineral deposits from water or food can be removed with the cleaning cream Plastic melted Hot cooktop came into See the Special Care information in the Cleaning the to the surface contact with plastic placed glass cooktop section on the hot...

Page 26: ...To straighten the door push down on the high corner Oven temperature too Oven thermostat See the Adjust the oven thermostat Do it yourself hot or too cold needs adjustment section Oven will not work Plug on range is not completely Make sure electrical plug is plugged into a live properly inserted in the electrical outlet grounded outlet A fuse in your home may be Replace the fuse or reset the circ...

Page 27: ...resume their setting clock flashes once the power is restored On models with a clock you must reset the clock If the oven was in use you must reset it by turning the Oven Temperature knob back to OFF setting the clock and resetting any cooking function Oven will not self clean The oven temperature is too Allow the range to cool to room temperature and reset high to set a self clean the controls op...

Page 28: ...roperly set setting the Oven Temperature knob to CLEAN Oven makes This is the sound of the This is normal clicking noise heating element turning off and on during cooking functions F and a number You have a function If a function error code appears during the self or letter flash in error code cleaning cycle check the oven door latch The latch the display may have been moved even if only slightly ...

Page 29: ... protection or you may request your money back on the remaining value of your contract No questions asked It s that simple Protect your refrigerator dishwasher washer and dryer range TV VCR and much more any brand Plus there s no extra charge for emergency service and low monthly financing is available Even icemaker coverage and food spoilage protection is offered You can rest easy knowing that al...

Page 30: ...stment Complete and mail your Consumer Product Ownership Registration today Have the peace of mind of knowing we can contact you in the unlikely event of a safety modification After mailing the registration below store this document in a safe place It contains information you will need should you require service Our service number is 800 GE CARES 800 432 2737 Read your Owner s Manual carefully It ...

Page 31: ...ation Failure of the product if it is abused misused or used for other than the intended purpose or used commercially Damage to the glass cooktop caused by use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the Owner s Manual Replacement of house f...

Page 32: ...scount GE Consumer Service will still be there after your warranty expires Parts and Accessories 800 626 2002 Individuals qualified to service their own appliances can have parts or accessories sent directly to their homes VISA MasterCard and Discover cards are accepted Instructions contained in this manual cover procedures to be performed by any user Other servicing generally should be referred t...

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